Aluminium wire mesh imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.5 million of aluminium wire mesh in 2024 (526 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 526 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 490 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 585 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 542 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aluminium wire mesh from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+969% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 53% |
| Bahrain | $873K | 25% |
| United States | $446K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $204K | 5.8% |
| India | $45K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, close to the world average of $7.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium wire mesh exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of aluminium wire mesh by the United Arab Emirates reached $214 thousand in 2024 (57 tonnes). United States alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $128K | 60% |
| Nigeria | $44K | 20% |
| Qatar | $17K | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 2% |
| Uganda | $2K | 1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.4% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aluminium wire mesh imports (HS 7616.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7616.91: Aluminium: cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire mesh imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aluminium wire mesh worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 526 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire mesh to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Bahrain (25%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 969% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium wire mesh to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export aluminium wire mesh?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $214 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Nigeria and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire mesh?
The HS code for aluminium wire mesh is subheading 7616.91. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7616 page.
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